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Aristotle's Ethics


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Aristotle's Ethics
An analysis of ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle's conception of man's happiness.
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages) | 1 source | MLA | 2004 United States


Paper Summary:

Greek philosopher, Aristotle, within the opening books of "The Nicomachean Ethics", attempts to produce a comprehensive argument regarding the nature of man, his purpose, and his conception of happiness. This paper shows that he organizes his case around the notion that every action taken throughout one's life is done with the intent of reaching some ultimate goal; the specific material and ideological form of this goal, however, is not altogether clear without substantial investigation.

From the Paper:

"Still, this objection may not be abundantly clear. After all, one of Aristotle's premises is that noble and virtuous acts reward the soul immeasurably, and quite obviously, a tiger hunting or a child throwing a ball are not generally regarded as laudable actions; additionally, the tiger's capacity for rational decision making is debatable. But, the centerpiece of Aristotle's argument is that human actions act towards some good. This good is suggested by the relationship between actions and the intended favorable outcomes. However, this relationship may merely be a consequence of the existence of time and not a consequence of a single human goal."

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APA Citation:

Aristotle's Ethics (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Aristotle's-Ethics/63820

MLA Citation:

"Aristotle's Ethics" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Aristotle's-Ethics/63820>




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